THERE'S ALWAYS A LEANING PLACE

Heartbroken

Azka was seen sparkling hearing Ratna's words. Instead, Salsa was getting sicker. However, he could do nothing. There's no way he's gonna stop Azka from falling in love with a girl.

With a gontai step, Salsa walked away from Azka and Ratna towards the 2nd floor. Neither Azka nor Ratna were aware of the change in Salsa. Ratna is getting a call, while Azka notices Ratna speaking.

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Azka drew near to Ratna. He was curious about the person who called the girl because Ratna had not mentioned anyone's name since.

“Who, anyway?” whiskey Azka.

Ratna slightly kept her smartphone away. He looked at Azka sharply. However, a moment later a smile flashed on his lips.

“Eh, dengerin! There's a kepo, here. We just video call, yes so you can see people who are curious,” Ratna said while keeping the device away for a while, changing the call mode.

Hearing Ratna's words, Azka became misbehaved. His face looks red. He's away from Ratna.

“A moment, I point the camera at the person who is kepo,” Ratna said. He turned the position of his gawai facing Azka.

“Oh, he's the curious one. He wishes who called you?” ask the caller.

Azka glared at the voice of the caller. Ratna deliberately moved to loud speaker mode.

“He expects students from aw ..!” ratna's speech came to a halt as Azka approached and stomped her feet.

“Shut up, don't talk about me!” whispered Azka firmly.

“Kaku. Pain, nih,” shootout Ratna.

The sound of people chuckling from Ratna's phone.

“Tell to the person who stepped on your foot, yes! I already know, kok,” said the caller.

“You just call the guy yourself. It's called in-store violence. Nih, chat with your sister so that she does not glare at me continue,” Ratna said as she offered her salary to Azka.

Azka hesitated to accept it. He stared at the screen showing a picture of a young woman holding a baby.

“Kok your face tangled up, Dek?”

“Ah, Ma'am Via nih is the same as Ratna, ngledek continues,” grumbled Azka.

“Ngledek how? I'm just nanya, really. Uh, this is serious! Is it true you have a taste for Meli? If so, Ma'am wants to talk to mother let nyiapin proposal all of you. You don't want to kayak Doni? He's already dared to lamar Dini, lo!” Via urges Azka.

“Don't tell me about the application, deh! Too far!” azka.

“Jogja to Jember is indeed far away, Deck. But if it is tied, everything feels close,” said Via fast.

Azka looked pouted. Seeing that, Via again chuckled.

“Why, anyway? You're not sure yet? Have you ever talked about lamarn? Or maybe never chat with him?” cecar Via's.

Azka was silent. He never sent a message after the return of Meli from Jogja at that time. The last Chatt only asked about the news of the girl upon arrival in Jember.

“You are silent, meaning my guess is correct. Aah, you like it but don't want to be open. Bener, right?” said Via again.

“Ah, whatever,” says Azka resigned.

“Eh, I was a few days ago chatting ma him, lo!”

The last Via speech made Azka flinch. His eyes sparkled with hope.

“Brovin what?” tanya Azka was enthusiastic.

“Ih, why kepo?”

Azka back to pouting. He actually wants to know about Meli but the prestige admits.

“Ya already if you don't want to tell me. Nih, HP I returned to Ratna,” grumbled Azka. He returned Ratna's device to its owner.

“Ih, crank! Don't really want to know?  Yes already,” voice Via still heard.

Azka did not care about Via anymore. He took his phone and played his index finger on the screen.

They were unaware of Salsa's existence. The girl was sitting on the sofa on the 2nd floor. Occasionally his finger rubbed the water droplets that escaped from the eye patch.

“Maybe I don't deserve Mas Azka. I was hoping for him too much. This is how hope is too high. The fall was very painful.”

Salsa grabbed the television remote. After pressing the red button, his gaze was shifted to the 24-inch screen in front of him.

Although his gaze was straight towards the television screen, his mind did not focus on the event that was taking place. He was still thinking about Azka.

“Malang is right my fate. The first time I fell in love, I clapped one hand. For months I have harbored this feeling. I have also tried to strengthen myself with college, but reality is not as beautiful as hope. I have to be tough! I must be strong! Aaah, it turns out this feels like a heartbroken person even though it has not been created.”

Unknowingly, Salsa screeched as her chest was so tight. Apparently, his voice was heard by Ratna. He immediately rushed to the 2nd floor.

“What's up, Sa? Why yell?” ask Ratna worriedly.

Salsa was silent. He was still drowning in the daydreams. The girl just gasped in shock as Ratna's clap landed on her shoulder.

“Eh, yes. What's up, Ma'am?” ask Salsa.

“Why did you? How yells?” Ratna repeated her question.

“Screaming? Oh, that was I was shocked by the movie scene,” Salsa replied while pointing at the television screen.

“Film? Isn't that news?” ratna muttered.

Salsa stammered at Ratna's murmur. He looked at the television screen that was broadcasting the news.

Ratna was silent. He felt that there was something Salsa was hiding. However, he refused to ask further.

“Mas Azka is home?” ask Salsa.

“Not yet, still below. Didn't know the tumben-tumbenan people came here without a clear purpose. I think it hurts again, deh,” replied Ratna.

“Sick? What pain, Ma'am?” salsa asked in shock.

“Sick malarindu. Again in love with Jombang girl I think,” explained Ratna.

“Oh,” reaction Salsa disappointed.

Ratna returned to the 1st floor. Azka is still playing her game.

Just as Ratna was about to question Azka, the sound of the car engine was turned off. A metallic red sedan was parked in front of the shophouse.

“Assalamualaikum,” greet Mira who came with carrying shopping bags from the supermarket.

“Waalaikumsalam. Wow, all in, huh?” answer Ratna.

“Hehe, this was a monthly shopping. Nih, a snack for friends if you have a break,” said Mira while handing over the bag she carried.

“Thank you.” Ratna received happily. He took Mira's gift to the cashier's desk.

“Eh, there's Mas Azka. It's been a while, Mas?” sapa Mira so see Azka.

“Lumayan,” reply Azka briefly.

Mira looked around the room.

“You're alone, Rat? Where are the others?” ask Mira.

“There is Salsa above. Again watched television in it,” replied Ratna.

“You mean?” Mira wonder.

“TV was on, Salsa's mind did not go to the show, instead did not know the show. Like a broken hearted man, kid. Uh, where's Mas Edi?”

“Still in the car earlier. In the very least. I saw Salsa first.”

Mira stepped quickly down the stairs. As soon as his foot stepped on the 2nd floor, he saw a girl sitting pensively. He looked forward, but empty.

“Today's a daydreaming child. If he's really heartbroken, who's the guy who made him this way? Ah, so remember my story first.”

Mira approaches Salsa. The girl was unaware of Mira's presence.

“What to watch, Sa?” asked Mira softly.

Salsa did not answer. Apparently, he did not hear Mira's question.

“Sa, you daydream, yes?” Mira asked again. He took a position next to Saalsa.

“Salsa, not good most daydreaming. What's up?” Mira asked again with a soft pat on Salsa's thigh.

“Eh, dislodged!” salsa was shocked.

Mira giggles at Salsa's reaction. He could confirm that the girl was indeed dreamy.

“Eat him, don't daydream constantly. What's up?” Mira repeated her question.

“Eh, Ms. Mira. When comes?”

“Not even answer back nanya. I just came. What are you daydreaming about, anyway? Any problems?” Mira asked the same question.

“Eng—no, kok.” Salsa.

Mira stared fixedly at the face of the girl he already considered a brother. He caught the lie in his eyes.

“I know you're hiding something. But if you don't want to tell a story, I don't deserve to make a point. If you want to share, I am ready to accept your complaint,” said Mira.

Salsa. He felt his chest grow tighter. She hugged Mira and shed her tears.

Mira hugs Salsa. He gently rubbed the girl's head.

“Sal—sa again not feeling good. Ta—but Salsa cannot tell anyone else. Salsa is shy,” complained Salsa in between her sobs.

“If you're not ready to tell a story, I don't make it either. Maybe another time. If you want a story, just say it, I'm ready to listen,” said Mira softly.

Salsa nodded. He let go of his embrace. Jemari Mira rubbed Salsa's cheeks wet with tears. He smiled to give Salsa peace.

“There's a face wash! Later discovered Mas Edi and Mas Azka, you must be asked various kinds.” Mira told Salsa.

Salsa according. He got up from his seat to the bathroom.

“Don't be right what Ratna said, she's heartbroken. Who broke her heart? It seems he's not dating. Or is there another problem?”

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